Four-Day Working Week - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:09 pm on 5 September 2022.

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Photo of Lord Hendy Lord Hendy Labour 3:09, 5 September 2022

My Lords, it is all very well to say that the negotiation of working time should be between individuals and businesses, and I understand the Minister’s logic in saying so, but the reality is that employers have overwhelming power in relation to individuals. Is it not necessary to allow trade unions to speak on their behalf, and should the ministry not be encouraging collective bargaining on these issues?